WWE claims Undertaker will meet UFC star Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania

 

Rick Rockwell Fight Sports Examiner

January 13th, 2011 3:22 pm ET

It's common knowledge that the WWE is all about its brand of "Sports Entertainment". And the latest buzz is probably more in line with the entertainment aspect of business rather than the sports side of things. 

According to SBNation, Dave Meltzer is reporting that Vince McMahon, owner of the WWE, is still claiming that Brock Lesnar will be the Undertaker's opponent at this year's WrestleMania.

"Vince today was saying Undertaker's Mania opponent is Lesnar. Not making this up. I can't say 100%, but can say 99.5% that Vince has offered Dana plenty of money as part of this deal. That was always the idea of what they needed to do to get the deal. Maybe part of the deal is Dana is sworn to secrecy till it happened, remember how many times he denied Tito was hurt and Liddell was fighting Franklin. Maybe Dana turned him down. It's not like Vince has the money and would spend it on this show that will make Dana do something he doesn't want to. But I'm pretty sure that offer was made many months ago."  Meltzer

It's hard to truly know whether or not Vince is genuine in his comments because he is a "showman" first and an honest man a distant second. But, if Meltzer is reporting this then there has to be some merit to these reports/rumors.

I think it would be huge for Brock Lesnar to return to the WWE and face The Undertaker at WrestleMania. In fact, it would draw a huge PPV ratings and plenty of attention to Lesnar especially his upcoming appearance on TUF 13.

I think this could be a win-win scenario for all parties involved and I'm sure the UFC would make plenty of money. It would draw more heat for Lesnar in the MMA world which is a good thing especially after his devastating loss to Cain Velasquez. It would be huge for wrestling fans and an appropriate way to send both the Undertaker and Lesnar off into retirement. 

 UFC star Brock Lesnar opens as underdog to Junior Dos Santos

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WWE superstar Shawn Michaels compared to Hitler by disgruntled former WWE star

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On Wednesday, former WWE wrestler Gregory Helms unleashed a verbal attack of epic proportions on retired WWE superstar Shawn Michaels. From questioning Shawn Michaels' professed Christianity to his alleged drug use, Helms struck a cord with many WWE fans who said the ex-WWE star sounded like a jealous, disgruntled hack.

This week, following the news that Shawn Michaels will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, Helms took to Twitter yet again to continue the attacks on Shawn Michaels.

"The HOF is great but I take more pride & comfort in the fact that I've never "screwjobbed" ANYONE in life or the biz! $$$ isn't everything."

Helms later tweeted:

"And wearing a cross doesn't make u right. Hitler wore one too! Don't be FOOLED by a TV persona!! I'm always honest. NO ONE can accuse me."

Did Gregory Helms go too far with his latest comments? Please weigh in with a thought or comment below.

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Mike Adamle arrested for DUI

Mark Satrang - Pro Wrestling Examiner

 

Former WWE personality Mike Adamle was arrested at approximately 1 AM on Monday, January 10, on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. 

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Adamle was pulled for failing to observe a flashing stoplight.  The officer felt that Adamle had been drinking and performed a field sobriety test.  Adamle failed the test and was arrested.  At the police station, it was determined Adamle was displaying “erratic behavior,” and he was taken to the hospital for a drug screen. 

He was charged with disobeying a traffic control device, DUI, and failing to inform the Security State's office of an address change. He is scheduled to appear in Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie on February 14.

Adamle is currently a sportscaster for WMAQ Channel 5 NBC in Chicago.  Adamle is also a former NFL player who played through the 1970s.  However his probably most famous for hosting the original American Gladiatorsshow from 1989 – 1996. 

He also spent 2008 as a part of World Wrestling Entertainment.  He originally debuted as a backstage correspondent for pay per views and Monday Night RAW.  He then transitioned into being the play-by-play man for Extreme Championship Wrestling from April until July.  From there he was positioned as the General Manager for the RAW brand from July until November.  He resigned from the on-air position and November and resigned from WWE altogether shortly thereafter. 

His tenure in WWE was marred by constant on-air mistakes from Adamle, which were then turned into part of his on-air character as a way to mask his errors.

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